IS 1239( Part 1 ) :2004

Indian Standard
STEEL TUBES, TUBULARS AND OTHER WROUGHT
STEEL FITTINGS — SPECIFICATION
PART 1 STEEL TUBES

( Sixth Revision)

lCS 77.140.75

@ BIS2004

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

July 2004 Price Group 4

Steel Tubes, Pipes and Fittings Sectional Committee, MTD 19

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard ( Part I ) ( Sixth Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft
finalized by the Steel Tubes, Pipes and Fittings Sectional Committee had been approved by the Metallurgical
Engineering Division Council.
This standard was first published in 1958 and subsequently revised in 1964, 1968, 1973, 1979 and 1990 respectively.

In this revision, the following main modifications have been made:

a) All the amendments on the fifth revision have been incorporated.

b) Chemical composition for seamless tubes ( ladle analysis ) has been incorporated and for manufacturing
of welded tubes, IS 10748 ‘Hot-rolled steel strip for welded tubes and pipes’ or IS 513 ‘Cold rolled iow
carbon steel sheets and strips’ have been included.
c) Permissible variation in case of product analysis of seamless tubes for all specified elements have been
incorporated.
d) Provision for supply of tubes with bevel end has been incorporated.

In this country, the regulations governing the use of tubes for conveying steam are laid down in the Indian Boiler
Regulations published by the Central Boilers Board.

While formulating this standard, due consideration has been given to the trade practices followed in the country
in this field. Due consideration has also been given to international coordination among the standards prevailing
in different countries. Assistance has been derived from the following publications:
1S065 :1981 Carbon steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with 1S0 International Organization
for Standardization.

BS 1387:1985 Screwed and socketed steel tubes and tubu!ars and for plain end steel tubes suitable for
welding or for screwing to BS 21 : 1985 ‘Pipe threads for tubes and fitting where pressure-
tight joints are made on the threads’.
This standard contains clauses 6.4, 7.1, 7.1.1, 11.2, 16.2 and 17.3 which call for an agreement between the
manufacturer and the purchaser.

‘Theother part of this standard is 1S 1239 ( Part 2 ) : 1992 ‘Specification for mild steel tubes, tubulars and other
wrought steel fittings: Part 2 Mild steel socket, tubulars and other wrought steel pipe tlttings (,tourth revisio)? )’.

For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be founded off in accordance with
1S2:1960 ‘Rllk for rounding off numerical values ( revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 1S-1239 ( Part 1 ): 2004

Indian Standard
STEEL TUBES, TUBULARS AND OTHER WROUGHT
STEEL FITTINGS — SPECIFICATION
PART 1 STEEL TUBES

(Sixth Revision )
1 SCOPE 1S No. Tit [e

1.1 This standard ( Part 1 ) covers the requirements 2329:1985 Method for bend test on metallic
for welded and seamless plain end or screwed and tubes ( in full section ) ( first
socketed steel tubes intended for use for water, revision )
non-hazardous gas, air and steam. This standard is
4711:1974 Methods for sampling of steel pipes,
applicable to tubes of size 6 mm nominal bore to
tubes and fittings (first revision )
150 mm nominal bore.
4736: 986 Hot dip zinc coatings on mild steel
1.2 Medium and heavy tubes only are recommended
tubes (first revision )
for carrying steam services. The maximum permissible
pressure and temperatures for different sizes of tubes 4740: 979 Code of practice for packaging of
are given in Annex A for guidance only. steel tubes (first revision )

2 REFERENCES 8999: 979 Gauging practice for pipe threads

where pressure tight joints are
The following standards contain provisions which required on the threads
through reference in this-text, constitute provisions
of this standard. At the time of publication, the 10748 1995 Hot rolled steel strip for welded
editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject tubes and pipes (first revision )
to revision and parties to agreements based on this 12278:1988 Method for ring tensile test on
standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
metallic tubes
of applying the most recent editions of the standards
indicated below: 3 TERMINOLOGY
IS No. Title 3.1 Black Tube

228 Method for chemical analysis of Tube as manufactured without any subsequent surface
steels treatment.
513:1994 Cold-rolled low carbon steel sheets 3.2 Nominal Bore
and strips (fourth revision )
A size reference denoting the approximate bore of the
554:1999 Pipe threads where pressure-tight
tube, For each size of tube, the outside diameter is
joints are made on the threads — fixed by the corresponding screw thread dimensions
Dimensions, tolerances and of IS 554 and therefore, the actual bore of each size
designation (fourth revision ) of tube will vary according to the thickness.
1239 Mild steel tubes, tubulars and
3.3 Plain End
(Part 2): 1992 other wrought steel fittings : Part 2
Mild steel socket, tubulars and other The ends are cleanly finished by normal deburring
wrought steel pipe fittings (fourth process.
revision )
3.4 Bevel End
1387:1993 General requirements for the supply
of metallurgical materials ( second The finished tube end shall be with a specified angle
revision ) and root face as given in Fig. 1.
1608:1995 Mechanical testing of metals — 3.5 Tube, Pipe
Tensile testing ( second revision )
A long, hollow, open-ended object ofcircuhu or other
2328:1983 Method for flattening test on cross-section. The term tube is synonymous with the
metallic tubes (first revision ) term pipe.
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6 MANUFACTURE
v/ v

6.1 Seamless steel tube shall be made from tested

I quality steel manufactured by any approved process
and shall be fully killed.

6.1.1 Chemical composition of the steel shall comply

/ A A / * with Table 1 in Ladle Sample analysis.

Table 1 Chemical Composition ( Ladle Analysis)

I Percent, Max
A A
v v
Carbon Manganese Sulphur Phosphorus
(1) (2) (3) (4)
0.20 1.30 0.040 0.040

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6.2 The welded tubes shatl be manufactured from
hot-rolled steel strip for welded tubes and pipes
conforming to IS 10748 or Cold-rolled low carbon steel
! J_ 0.8mm(min) 0.8mm(min)
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sheets and strips conforming to 1S 513.

6.3 Steel tubes shall be manufactured by one of the

Fw. 1 TUBE END WITH 30° BEVELLING
following processes:
3.6 Socket
a) Hot-finished seamless (HFS);
The screwed coupling utilized in joining the tubes .b) Electric resistance welded (ERW);
together.
c) High frequency induction welded (HFIW);
NOTE — The term socket is synonymous with the term
coupler.
d) Hot-finished welded (HFW); and
e) Cold-finished seamless (CDS).
3.7 Length
NOTE — Tubes made by manual welding are Ilot covered
3.7.1 Random Length by this specification.

Normal manufacturing lengths, which may vary over 6.4 Light, medium and heavy tubes shall be either
a wide range; alternatively, a length range maybe agreed welded or seamless as agreed to between the purchaser
to between the purchaser and the manufacturer. and the manufacturer.

3.7.2 Exact Length ojScrewed and Socketed Tube 6.5 For welded tubes, the height of the internal weld
fin shall not be greater than 60 percent of the specified
The length of the tube exclusive of the socket.
wall thickness.
3.7.3 Length of Screwed and Socketed Tube
6.6 All electric welded tubes used for steam services
The length of the tube inclusive of the socket on one shall be normalized. Only medium and heavy class of
end with handling tight. tube shall normally be used for steam services.
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NOfE — Handling tight means that the socket is so NOTE — HFS and HFW tubes need not be normalized.
tight fitted that it should not fall down during handling
or transit. 7 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

4 DESIGNATION 7.1 The analysis of steel shall be carried out either

Steel tubes covered by this standard shall be designated
by their nominal bore and shall be further classified
as light, medium and heavy depending on the wall
thickness; and screwed and socketed or plain-end/
bevel-end to denote end condition, and black or
galvanized to denote surface condition.
5 SUPPLY OF MATERIALS
General requirements relating to the supply of steel
tubes shall conform to IS 1387.
by the method specified in 1S228 and its relevant parts
or any other established instrumental/chemical
methods. In case of dispute the procedure given in
IS 228 and its relevant parts shall be the referee method.
However, where method is not_given in IS 228 and its
relevant parts, the referee method shall be as agreed
to between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
7.1.1 Product Analy.ris
If so agreed between the purchaser and the

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manufacturer, the product analysis may be carried out. permitted on the tubes and sockets
Maximum permissible variations in the case of product
analysis over the maximum limits specified in Table 1 a) Thickness:
shall be as given in Table 2. 1) Welded tubes:
Table 2 Permissible Variation for Product Light tubes + Ilot limited
Analysis – 8 percent
( Clause 7.1.1 ) Medium and heavy + not limited
S1 No. Content Variation Over Specified tubes – IO percent
Limit Percent, Max
2) Seamless tubes + not limited
(1) (2) (3) – 12.5 percent
i) Carbon 0.02 b) Mass:
ii) Mangamese 0.04
1) Single tube ( light + 10 percent
iii) Sulpbur 0.005
series ) – 8 percent
iv) Phosphorus 0.005
2) Single tube ( medium + 10 percent
NOTE — In case of welded tubes, product analysis shall
not be applicable to rimming steel.
and heavy series )
3) For quantities per + 7.5 percent
3 DIMENSIONS
load of 10 tonnes, – 5 percent
8.1 The dimensions and nominal mass of tubes shall Min ( light series)
be in accordance with Tables, 3, 4 and 5 subject to + 7.5 percent
4) For quantities per
the tolerances permitted in 9.
load of 10 tonnes,
8.1.1 Thickness and mass mentioned in Tables 3,4 Mirl ( medium and
and 5 are applicable to both black and galvanized tubes. heavy series )
NOTE — For the purpose of minimum weighment of
9 TOLERANCES ON THICKNESS AND MASS
15 tonnes lot, the weighment may be done in convenient
9.1 The following manufacturing tolerances shall be lots at ‘the option of tbe manufacturer.

Table 3 Dimensions and Nominal IWass of Steel Tubes — Light

(Clauses 8.1 and10.1.l.l )

Nominal Outside Diameter Thickness Mass of Tube

Bore “Maximum Minimum ‘ ‘Plain End Screwed and’
Socketed
mm mm mm kg/m kghn

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

6 10.1 9.7 1.8 0.360 0.363

8 13.6 13.2 1.8 0.515 0.519

10 17.1 16.7 1.8 0.670 0.676

15 21.4 21.0 2.0 0.947 0.956

20 26.9 26.4 2.3 1.38 1.39
25 33.8 33.2 2.6 1.98 2.00

32 42.5 41.9 2.6 2.54 2.57

40 48.4 47.8 2.9 3.23 3.27

50 60.2 59.6 2.9 4.08 4.15

6-5 76.0 75.2 3.2 5.71 5.83

80 88.7 87.9 3.2 6.72 6.89

100 113.9 113.0 3.6 9.75 10.0
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Table 4 Dimensions and Nominal Mass of Steel Tubes — Medium

( Clause 8.1 )

Nominal Outside Diameter Thickness Mass of Tube

Bore ‘Maximum Minimum Plain End Screwed and
Socketed
mm mm mm mm kghn kghn
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

6 10.6 9.8 2.0 0.404 0.407

8 14.0 13.2 2.3 0.641 0.645

10 17.5 16.7 2.3 0.839 0.845
15 21.8 21.0 2.6 1.21 1.22
20 27.3 26.5 2.6 1.56 1.57
25 34.2 33.3 3.2 2.41 2.43
32 42.9 42.0 3.2 3.10 3.13
40 48.8 47.9 3.2 3.56 3.60
50 60.8 59.7 3.6 5.03 5.10
65 76.6 75.3 3.6 6.42 6.54
80 89.5 88.0 4.0 8.36 8.53
100 115.0 113.1 4.5 12.2 12.5
125 140.8 138.5 4.8 15,9 16.4
150 166.5 163.9 4.8 18.9 19.5

Table 5 Dimensions and Nominal Mass of Steel Tubes — Heavy

( Clause 8.1 )

Nominal Outside Diameter Thickness Mass of Tube

Bore Maximum Minimum Plain End Screwed and
Socketed
mm mm mm mm kglm kglm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
6 10.5 9.8 2.6 0.487 0.490
8 14.0 13.2 2.9 0.765 0.769
10 17.5 16.7 2.9 1.02 1.03
15 21.8 21.O 3.2 1.44 1.45
20 27.3 26.5 3.2 1.87 1.88
25 34.2 33.3 4.0 2.93 2.95
32 42.9 42.0 4.0 3.79 3.82
40 48.8 47.9 4.0 4.37 4.41
50 60.8 59.7 4,5 6.19 6.26
65 76.6 75.3 4.5 7.93 8.05
80 89.5 88..0 4.8 9.90 10. I
100 115.0 113.1 5.4 14.5 14.8
125 140.8 138.5 5.4 17.9 18.4
150 166.5 163.9 5.4 21.3 21.9
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10 JOINTS 11.3 Approximate Length

10.1 All screwed tubes shall be supplied with pipe When approximate lengths are required, either for
threads conforming to 1S 554. Gauging in accordance screwed and socketed tubes or for plain end tubes,
with IS 8999 shall be considered as an adequate test each tube shall be within + 150 mm of the specified
for conformity of threads ofIS 554. length.

10.1.1 Unless specified otherwise, tubes shall be 12 GALVANIZING

supplied screwed with taper threads and fitted
12.1 Where tubes are required to be galvanized, the
with one socket having parallel thread. The socket
zinc coating on the tubes shall be in accordance with
shall conform to all requirements ( except 6.4 ) of
IS 1239( Part2). IS 4736.

12.2 Tubes, which are to be screwed, shall be

10.1.1.1 In case of light tubes the application of taper
pipe threads may be modified by permitting the outside
diameter of the tubes to be within the limits shown in
COI 2 and 3 of Table 3. Where the tube approaches
the lower limit of outside diameter, some incomplete
threads ( perfect at root and imperfect at the crest)
may be expected from and beyond the gauge plane.
Such incomplete threads, shall not be regarded as
justification for rejection of the tubes. Also the minimum
length ot’threads in light tubes shall be 80 percent of
that specified in 1S 554.
10.2 The plain end pipes shall be supplied with square
cut. However, bevel end may also be supplied on mutual
agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer
(see Fig. 1 ).
galvanized before screwing.
13 LEAK PROOF TEST
13.1 Each tube shall be tested for leak tightness as
an in-process test at manufacturer’s works either by
hydrostatic test or alternatively by eddy current test,
in accordance with Annex B.
13.1.1 Hydrostatic test shall be carried out at a
pressure of 5 MPa and the same maintained for at least
3 and shall not show any leakage in the pipe.
NOrE –- The choice of test is at the discretion of (be
manufacturer.
14 TEST ON TUBES

11 LENGTHS Following tests shal Ibe conducted by the manufacturer

on tubes.
Following tolerances shall be applied on lengths of
tubes. 14.1 The tensile strength shall be at least 320 Ml>a
( 320 N/mn12 ). The test shall be carried out on full
11.1 Random Length section or strip cut from the selected tubes in
accordance with 1S 1608 and IS 12278.
4 to 7 m, unless otherwise specified Includes one socket
for screwed and socketed tubes. NOTES
1 For welded tubes, the strip tensile test specimen shall
11.1.1 For orders of over ! 50 m of any one size of
not contain the weld.
tube, it shall be permissible to supply short random
2 For golvanizcd tubes, zinc coating may be rcnwvcd
lengths from 2 to 4 m provided that the number of
by stripping prior to tensile test.
such length does not exceed 5 percent of the total
number of lengths for sizes below 65 mm nominal bore 14.1.1 The elongation percent on a gauge length of
and above, 7.5 percent of such short random length 5.65dS[), where S() is the original cross-sectional area
shall be permitted. In addition, it shall be permissible of the test specimen, shall be as follows:
for two lengths to be joined together to make a random
Nominal Bore Elongation
length, provided that the number of such joint lengths
Percent, A4in
does not exceed 5 percent of the total number of lengths
for sizes below.65 mm nominal bore and 7.5 percent a) For steam services for all sizes 20
of the total number of lengths for sizes 65 mm and b) For other services:
above.
1) Up to and including 25 mm 12
11.2 Exact Length 2) Over 25 mm up to and 20
including 150 mm
Unless otherwise agreed to between the manufacturer
and the purchaser, where exact lengths are specified, 14.2 Bend Test on Tubes Up to and Including 50 mm
either for screwed and socketed tubes or for plain- Nominal Bore
end tubes each tube shall be within + _ 6~ mm of the
specified length. When tested in accordance with IS 2329 the tubes

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shall be capable of withstanding the bend test without
showing any signs of fracture or failure. Welded tubes
shallbe~en~wi~h the weld at 90° to the plane of bending.
The tubes shall not be filled for this test.
14.2.1 Ungalvanized tubes shall be capable of being
bent cold without cracking through 180° round a former
having a radius at the bottom of groove in the plane
of bending, equal to at least six times the outside
diameter of the tube.
14.2.2 Galvanized tubes shall be capable of being
bent cold, without cracking of the steel, through 90°
round a former having a radius at the bottom of the
groove equal to at least eight times the outside diameter
of the tubes.
14.3 Flattening Test on Tubes Above 50 mm Nominal
Bore
Rings not less than 40 mm in length cut from the ends
of the selected tubes shall be flattened cold between
parallel plates with the weld, if any at 90° ( point of
maximum bending ) in accordance with IS 2328. No
opening shall occur by fracture in the weld area until
the distance between the plates is less than 75 percent
of the original outside diameter of the tube and no
cracks or breaks in the metal elsewhere than in the
weld shall occur unti I the distance between the plates
is less than 60 percent of the originaloutside diameter.
NOTE — Slight premature cracking at the edges would
net be deemed to affect compliance with this standard.
14.3.1 The test rings may have the inner and outer
edges rounded.
14.4 Re-test
Should any one of the test pieces first selected fail
to pass any of the tests specified above, two further
samples shall be selected for testing in respect of each
failure. Should the test pieces from both these
additional samples pass, the material shall be deemed
to comply with the requirements of that particular test.
Should the test pieces from either of these additional
samples fail, the material represented by the test samples
shall be deemed as not complying with the standard.
15 WORKMANSHIP
All pipes shall be cleanly finished and reasonably free
from injurious defects. The ends shall be free from
sharp edges and burrs of the pipe. The tubes shall
be reasonably straight.
16 SAMPLING FOR TUBES
16.1 Lot for the purpose of drawing samples all tubes
bearing same designation and manufactured under a
single process shall be grouped together to constitute
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a lot. ‘Each lot shall be sampled separately and assessed
for conformity to this specification.
16.2 Sampling and Criterion for Conformity
Unless otherwise agreed to between the manufacturer
and the purchaser the procedure for sampling of tubes
for various tests and criteria for conformity, IS4711
shall be followed.
17 MARKING
17.1 Each tube shall be marked with manufacturer’s
name or trade-mark, IS No. that is, IS 1239 ( Part I )
and class of tubes, that is, L, M, and H, for light, medium
and heavy class.
17.2 The different classes of tubes shall be
distinguished by colour bands, which shall be applied
as follows before the tubes leave the manufacturer’s
works:
a) Light tubes — Yellow
b) Medium tubes — Blue
c) Heavy tubes — Red
NOTE — For export purpose the colour band on the
light tubes may be painted yellow or brown.
17.3 Unless otherwise agreed to between the
manufacturer and the purchaser a white colour band
shall be applied at each end of the tubes for steam
services.
NOTE — Additional colour bands, as given in 17.2
to 17.4 may also be applied.
17.4 Tubes having length more than 7 shall have two
75 mm bands, one near each end. All other lengths
shall have one 75 mm band.
17.5 BIS Certification Marking
The tubes may also be marked with the Standard Mark,
details for which may be obtained from the Bureau of
Indian Standards.
17.5.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by
the provisions of the Bureau ofIndian Standards Act,
1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
The details of conditions under which the licence for
the use of Standard Mark may be granted to
manufacturers or producers maybe obtained from the
Bureau of Indian Standards.
18 PROTECTION AND PACKING
Black tubes not otherwise protected shall be varnished
or suitably painted externally throughout the length
unless ordered unvarnished or unpainted. Where
tubes are bundled for transport, all qualities of tubes
shall be packed in accordance with IS 4740.
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ANNEX A

( Clause 1.2)
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE FOR TUBES FOR
CONVEYING STEAM

A-1 The maximum permissible pressure and A-2 For tubes fitted with appropriate flanges or
temperature for tubes with screwed and socketed joints suitably butt welded together, the maximum
shall be as given in Table 6. permissible pressure shall be 2.06 MPa and the
maximum permissible temperature 260°C.

Table 6 Maximum Permissible Pressure and Temperature for Tubes with Steel Couplings or
Screwed and Socketed Joints
( Clause A-1 )

Nominal Bore Maximum Permissible Maximum Permissible

Pressure Temperature
mm MPa T
(1) (2) (3)
Up to and including 25 mm 1.20 2“60
Over 25 mm up to and including 40 mm I .03 260

Over 40 mm up to and including 80 mm 0.86 260

Over 80 mm up to and including 100 mm 0.69 260

0.83 177

Over 100 mm up to and including 125 mm 0.69 171

Over 125 mm up to and including 150 mm 0.50 160

NOTE — 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2 = 0.1020 kg/mm2.

ANNEX B

(Clause 13.1 )
EDDY CURRENT TESTING OF TUBES AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HYDRAULIC
LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST

B-1 METHODS OF TEST concentric test coil ( applicable to welded or seamless

B-1. 1 The tubes shall be tested for imperfections using
a concentric coil or segment coil or a rotating tube or
rotary probe eddy current technique in accordance
with this Annex.
tubes ), or (b) segmental coil covering the weld and
+ 15° arc from weld line ( applicable to welded
tubes ) on either side.
B-1.3.2 Method B

B-1.2 The tube shall be sufficiently straight to ensure
the validity of the test and the surface shall be free
from any foreign matter that would interfere with the
interpretation of the test.
B-1.3 Two methods of test are permitted (at the
manufacturer’s option). The equipment may be located
on or off the tube mill.
The tube to be tested or the test coil assembly is rotated
and translated relative to each other so the test coil
describes a helical path over the tube surface. The
pitch of the helical scan shall ensure that the whole
of the tube surface is effectively covered. This method
is applicable to seamless tubes only.
B-2 CALIBRATION OF TEST EQUIPMENT

B-1.3.1 A4ethod A B-2.1 The equipment shall be calibrated using

standard tube containing holes as defined in B-2.2
The tube to be tested is passed through the (a) for Method A or standard notches as defined
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in B-2.3 for Method B. The standard tube for off- B-3.2 The calibration of the equipment shall be checked
Iine equipment shall have similar electromagnetic at the commencement and at the end of each working
properties and same diameter and thickness as the period and at intervals not exceeding 2 h.
tube to be tested. For online equipment, running tube
may be considered as standard tube. B-3.3 If on checking during production testing the
reference standard defect is not detected even after
B-2.2 Method A changing the sensitivity by 2dB to allow for equipment
drift, the equipment shall be recalibrated. Following
The standard defect shall be a circular hole drilled
recalibration, all tubes tested since the previous check
radially completely through the tube wall on the
shall be retested, unless recordings from individual Iy
welding. The diameters of the drills required to make
identified tubes are available that permit classification
these holes shall be as follows:
of those tubes into ‘suspect’ and ‘acceptable’
Nominal Bore ojthe Tubes Drill Diameter categories.
mm mm
B-4 TEST PROCEDURE
Up to and including 15 1.2
20,25-32 1.7 Pass the tube to be inspected through the test unit
at the appropriate production speed, maintaining the
40-50 2.2 production speed constant with + 10 percent under
65-80 2.7 conditions identical to those used in the calibration
100-.125 3.2 of the equipment.
I50 3.7 NOTE — Identical conditions include all instrument
setting, mechanical motion, positioning of the encircling
B-2.3 Method B coil(s) in relation to the tube and any other factor that
affect the validity of the technique.
The standard test piece shall have a longitudinal notch
0.8 mm or less in width machined parallel to the tube B-5 ACCEPTANCE
axis on the outer surface of the tube. The depth of
the notch shall not exceed 12% percent of the specified B-5.1 Any tube producing a signal lower than the
thickness of the tube or 0.3 mm whichever is greater. signals from the standard shall be deemed to have
The length of the notch at full depth shall not exceed passed this test.
50 mm.
B-5.2 Since NDT systems are known to be-sensitive
B-3 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE to some features which do not cause leak, the tube
rejected by NDT may be retested hydraulically and
B-3.1 The equipment and test coils shall be adjusted whatever tubes pass the hydraulic test shall be
to produce in a consistent manner a clearly identifiable accepted.
signal from the standard defect(s) on the standard
tube and this signal shall be used to set the triggrer/ B-5.3 The tubes rejected in B-5.1 may also be retested
alarm level of the equipment. For calibration purposes off-line NDT equipment. Those which do not produce
the relative speed between the standard tube reject level signals shall be accepted. Others may be
containing standard defect and the test coils shall be accepted after cropping off the portion producing reject
the same as that used during the production. level signals.

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